Prentice Hall - ASE Test Preparation Series Brakes (A5)

by Halderman, James D.

• ISBN13: 9780130191847
• ISBN10: 0130191841
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-04-04
• Publisher: Pearson

Summary

With comprehensive coverage of all topics, this book follows ASE guidelines to review a sample ASE test and prepare learners for certification.Over 100 multiple-choice items duplicate the type of questions found on the ASE exam,andprovide explanations of what makes each right answer correct and the wrong answers incorrect. The guide's practical, concentrated coverage focuses learning on topics that will be covered on the certification exam, and have been determined to be important by the ASE. An ASE task list enables readers to make the distinction between the need-to-know and nice-to-know information.For individuals and distance learners preparing for ASE certification.

Table of Contents

Preface	v
About the ASE Tests	1	(9)
Test Taking Tips	10	(2)
Study Guide and ASE Test Correlation Chart	12	(1)
Brakes (A5) Questions
Hydraulic System Diagnosis and Repair	13	(10)
Master Cylinder
Lines and Hoses
Valves and Switches
Drum Brake Diagnosis and Repair	23	(8)
Disc Brake Diagnosis and Repair	31	(7)
Power Assist Units Diagnosis and Repair	38	(2)
Miscellaneous Systems Diagnosis and Repair	40	(3)
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Diagnosis and Repair	43	(4)
Brakes (A5) Answers
Hydraulic System Diagnosis and Repair	47	(11)
Master Cylinder
Lines and Hoses
Valves and Switches
Drum Brake Diagnosis and Repair	58	(7)
Disc Brake Diagnosis and Repair	65	(6)
Power Assist Units Diagnosis and Repair	71	(2)
Miscellaneous Systems Diagnosis and Repair	73	(3)
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Diagnosis and Repair	76	(3)
Appendix 1 n Environmental Questions	79	(4)
Environmental Answers	81	(2)
Appendix 2 n Safety Questions	83	(18)
Safety Answers	85	(2)
Glossary
English Language	87	(8)
Spanish Language	95	(6)
Index	101

Excerpts

This study guide was written to help service technicians and students of automotive technology prepare to take the National ASE Certification Tests. This study guide includes the following features: Sample ASE-type test questionsorganized and correlated to the ASE test task list Answers with detailed explanationsof why the right answer is correct as well as why the wrong answers are not correct Heavily-illustrated questions and explanationswhich explain the questions and answers. A CD ROMthat includes additional study questions with answers plus additional study material to help the reader gain the knowledge necessary to successfully pass the ASE Certification Test A coupon for FREE access to a Web sitefor additional test questions that are graded online as you complete each 10-question quiz A comprehensive English and Spanish language glossarythat gives detailed definitions of all technical words and terms used in the ASE Certification Test Two appendixesthat address ASE assumed knowledge of environmental/hazardous material handling and safety issues An indexallowing key words or topics to be quickly located.